The PEN Pod: Getting Reacquainted with Ourselves with Gregory Pardlo
“Having the time to work through the mundane concerns and slip into the more abstract rabbit holes and turns in each other's minds has turned out to be a… More
The PEN Pod: Staying Connected Amidst Social Isolation with Andrew Solomon
“If you’re stuck in social isolation, there’s little that's better company than a really good book.” More
The PEN Pod: Breaking Down PEN America v. Trump with Nora Benavidez
“We’re all online all the time needing information, needing access to what reporters are telling us. They’re the frontlines right now, and we need their voices.” More
The PEN Pod: Remembering Terrence McNally with Jesse Green
“I think it taught him that he could do something in the theater that few people have an opportunity to do, which is to change people's minds forever.” More
Landmark First Amendment Lawsuit Against President Trump Will Proceed
Today a federal court ruled against President Trump in a lawsuit that claims he has used government power to retaliate against media coverage and reporters. More
A Letter from Our CEO: How We’re Reinventing PEN America
“At this exceptionally difficult time for all of us, I wanted to share how we at PEN America are responding to the COVID-19 crisis that has impacted every facet… More
The PEN Pod: Debunking Disinformation with Jane Lytvynenko
“Ultimately, it is all of us that are spreading this misinformation, and I think it’s really important to acknowledge that all of us are going to fall for it.” More
Conservative Activist Encourages Students to Record College Professors
"This is shockingly wrongheaded. While professors are struggling to facilitate meaningful learning experiences for their students, Kirk is encouraging ‘gotcha’ videos to report on them." More
Novelist Ruchika Tomar Wins 2020 PEN/Hemingway Award for Her Debut Novel ‘A PRAYER FOR TRAVELERS’
Critically-acclaimed debut novelist Ruchika Tomar is the winner of the 2020 PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel, for A Prayer for Travelers (Riverhead), PEN America announced today. More
PEN America Announces September 15 as New Date for 2020 Literary Gala
As a global public health crisis underscores the importance of credible, vital information, PEN America has confirmed a new date for the 2020 PEN America Literary Gala, its annual… More